ᐅ Electrical / Electrical Planning

Plan your electrical system smartly: Learn what to consider during electrical planning to ensure your home is safe, modern, and future-proof!

An unfamiliar transformer in the kitchen

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Two_Beers•6 Dec 2019 11:46

Answers: 14

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Two_Beers • 9 Dec 2019 21:36

Simple and Reliable Roller Shutter Control

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MeisterAmBau•23 Mar 2019 11:22

Answers: 13

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allstar83 • 1 Dec 2019 09:21

Market Check… LED… today at 9:00 PM

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ypg•19 Nov 2019 21:03

Answers: 2

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Evolith • 20 Nov 2019 06:35

Satellite System – Buying Guide and Installation

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SenorRaul7•8 Jun 2019 12:51

Answers: 41

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danixf • 17 Nov 2019 23:28

Lighting Design with LED Spotlights for Hallways

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julianpe•3 Nov 2019 12:06

Answers: 13

bauenmk2020 • 3 Nov 2019 20:21

Making Our New Build Smart

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christian_m•31 Oct 2019 01:29

Answers: 29

untergasse43 • 3 Nov 2019 11:09

New Construction Drainage Installation

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daddeln1988•29 Oct 2019 11:16

Answers: 4

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hanse987 • 29 Oct 2019 14:32

Looking for an audio intercom system

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jeergn1909•25 Oct 2019 09:58

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jeergn1909 • 25 Oct 2019 09:58

Doorbell notification on the smartphone

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Janbaut•17 Oct 2019 11:15

Answers: 13

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Zaba12 • 21 Oct 2019 07:28

Is it possible to switch from temporary construction power to permanent electrical service?

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Tx-25•27 Sep 2019 09:56

Answers: 8

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Andre77 • 4 Oct 2019 21:59

Use network outlet (connect receiver)

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User0815•26 Sep 2019 16:56

Answers: 7

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Domski • 26 Sep 2019 19:23

Installation plan needed, but a final kitchen design has not yet been selected.

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Josep•17 Sep 2019 12:29

Answers: 21

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Josep • 22 Sep 2019 22:58

LED floodlights mounted on terrace roof rafters

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Middendt•17 Sep 2019 08:16

Answers: 2

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Middendt • 17 Sep 2019 10:09

Garage Electrical System: Circuit Breaker Panel, Electrical Circuits, Outlets

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bauerle•19 Sep 2017 07:49

Answers: 21

M4rvin • 12 Sep 2019 12:51

Roller shutter / heating control via API

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Kufstein•10 Aug 2019 21:54

Answers: 11

Mycraft • 11 Sep 2019 07:18

DSL socket – Did I break the internet connection?

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HilfeHilfe•9 Sep 2019 07:28

Answers: 10

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HilfeHilfe • 9 Sep 2019 20:41

Strange Issue with Voltage / Lighting

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Ramius•25 Aug 2019 18:07

Answers: 10

seat88 • 7 Sep 2019 11:22

LED strips (in U-channels) for roof overhang

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netzplan•3 Sep 2019 13:10

Answers: 4

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netzplan • 4 Sep 2019 14:38

Empty conduit box recessed in screed with cover and cable entry

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Grantlhaua•4 Sep 2019 06:47

Answers: 2

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Grantlhaua • 4 Sep 2019 07:05

Video door entry system for a multi-unit residential building (15)

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JoergDavid•2 Sep 2019 08:49

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JoergDavid • 2 Sep 2019 08:49

Which conduit pipes are typically used for garage connections?

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netzplan•19 Aug 2019 10:25

Answers: 4

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netzplan • 29 Aug 2019 23:44

Step lighting for concrete stairs

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julianpe•28 Aug 2019 20:32

Answers: 3

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Bookstar • 28 Aug 2019 22:39

Alexa and Other Home Automation Systems – Pros and Cons

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Bookstar•22 Oct 2018 14:33

Answers: 94

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Steffen80 • 13 Aug 2019 08:18

Attic Lighting – Are Wall Lamps a Practical Option?

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Anne1983•8 Aug 2019 23:58

Answers: 5

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ypg • 9 Aug 2019 23:31

Buying a doorbell chime without testing it first?

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denz.•5 Aug 2019 14:17

Answers: 13

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Anoxio • 6 Aug 2019 13:09

Trouble with the Electrician / Allowable Tolerance Range?!

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Laynne•21 Jan 2019 18:52

Answers: 42

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fach1werk • 1 Aug 2019 08:12

Is this the correct way to install grounding?

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deadlef•25 Jul 2019 12:44

Answers: 3

Mycraft • 26 Jul 2019 13:00

Do not wire outlets and light switches in parallel.

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lasa64•12 Jun 2019 14:13

Answers: 22

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lasa64 • 16 Jul 2019 15:24

Connecting a 2N door intercom camera to an IP video server.

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chris-jj•4 Jul 2019 16:32

Answers: 6

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benutzer 1004 • 14 Jul 2019 22:10

Control of Multiple Roller Shutters

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lesmue79•16 Jun 2019 10:34

Answers: 30

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Traumfaenger • 28 Jun 2019 23:05

Electrical Rough-In for Attic Conversion with Sloped Ceilings

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Kay Petri•26 Jun 2019 13:30

Answers: 2

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Kay Petri • 26 Jun 2019 20:28

Utility Connections Located Under the Staircase in an Existing Property

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Tassimat•14 Jun 2019 10:49

Answers: 9

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Tassimat • 17 Jun 2019 13:51

Size of the electrical meter cabinet (electric meter enclosure)

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lesmue79•13 Jun 2019 06:45

Answers: 6

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danixf • 14 Jun 2019 13:56

AFFD arc fault device / arc fault circuit interrupter issues

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lesmue79•2 Jun 2019 20:03

Answers: 10

Lucrezia • 12 Jun 2019 21:41

Outdoor Camera: How to Plan Its Installation Effectively?

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onkelchen2k•3 Jun 2019 20:45

Answers: 6

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Traumfaenger • 9 Jun 2019 21:42

Lighting Design for Ground Floor – Spotlights, Any Suggestions for Improvement?

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tumaa•2 Jun 2019 11:03

Answers: 17

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tumaa • 6 Jun 2019 19:48

Telecommunication cable J-Y(ST)Y 2x2x0.8 installed in concrete

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julianpe•4 Jun 2019 11:52

Answers: 3

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julianpe • 4 Jun 2019 20:11

Integrating EnOcean into the network

EmNaLeSaTo•3 Jun 2019 14:53

Answers: 7

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Strahleman • 4 Jun 2019 12:19

Retrofitting LED spotlights into a precast concrete ceiling

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julianpe•25 May 2019 10:42

Answers: 8

Mycraft • 1 Jun 2019 09:30

Lighting design with exposed timber roof structure

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((andreas))•6 May 2019 10:33

Answers: 3

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garfunkel • 25 May 2019 22:17

Switch / Push Button / Double Push Button / Dimmer / Eltako

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wilsumer•1 Apr 2019 11:27

Answers: 19

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wilsumer • 22 May 2019 16:33

Electrical Planning – Outlet Behind or Beside a Sideboard/Cabinet

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chrisw81•17 May 2019 14:08

Answers: 12

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chrisw81 • 21 May 2019 15:15

Standard electrical fittings

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Altai•20 Feb 2019 09:02

Answers: 18

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bluebox2019 • 11 May 2019 19:52

What exactly does "Telekom durchgeschlauft" mean?

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Andre77•31 Jan 2019 09:10

Answers: 5

11ant • 8 May 2019 21:59

Satellite System in New Construction: Unicable or Star Wiring?

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Reini1234•20 Nov 2018 21:41

Answers: 41

untergasse43 • 8 May 2019 15:28

What does a "typical" electrical installation look like?

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katara1337•11 Apr 2019 13:45

Answers: 14

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danixf • 7 May 2019 22:07

Security cameras, because our dog is a heavy sleeper...

Golfi90•28 Apr 2019 10:11

Answers: 27

rick2018 • 30 Apr 2019 23:59

Measuring the electricity consumption of the house

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Tassimat•15 Apr 2019 14:56

Answers: 13

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Tassimat • 24 Apr 2019 12:40

Construction Site Setup for Renovation: Temporary Water and Electricity Supply

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anemoii•23 Apr 2019 20:38

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Changeling • 24 Apr 2019 09:08

Construction site electricity meter reading not recorded. Is the incorrect billing accurate?

laurooon•10 Apr 2019 13:03

Answers: 13

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Snowy36 • 22 Apr 2019 13:16

Installing cables afterwards in prestressed hollow-core concrete slabs

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guckuck2•5 Apr 2019 17:13

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hampshire • 5 Apr 2019 18:10

Designing Electrical Load Requirements for Garage and Electric Vehicle Chargers

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EdStark•28 Mar 2019 22:43

Answers: 7

Mycraft • 30 Mar 2019 11:42

Speakers in the bathroom and on the terrace

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Janbaut•22 Mar 2019 14:24

Answers: 19

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Steffen80 • 28 Mar 2019 07:57

Outdoor lighting beneath the roof overhang

andimann•26 Sep 2016 13:04

Answers: 4

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Grantlhaua • 25 Mar 2019 08:15

Electrical outlet always loose on tiled wall. How to fix it?

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Keishadow•12 Mar 2019 10:15

Answers: 7

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Steven • 23 Mar 2019 11:38

Two-family house, one telecommunications connection – questions

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titoz•21 Mar 2019 17:54

Answers: 9

11ant • 22 Mar 2019 21:21

How many power outlets should be installed behind the TV?

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Grym•24 Aug 2016 21:10

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Deliverer • 21 Mar 2019 08:56

Is the ENTRAsys fingerprint scanner by Sommer a worthwhile option?

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Christian NW•7 Jul 2018 09:01

Answers: 10

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wurmwichtel • 13 Mar 2019 14:29

Installing a Siedle Vario Video Intercom System Yourself

enoausa•8 Mar 2019 14:34

Answers: 3

enoausa • 8 Mar 2019 15:38

New Construction: Internet and TV Connection and Wiring

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SenorRaul7•15 Feb 2019 08:32

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SenorRaul7 • 25 Feb 2019 13:40

Home Network Cabling with PoE Access Points

Golfi90•21 Feb 2019 13:12

Answers: 38

rick2018 • 22 Feb 2019 17:45

Control of blinds/shutters (e.g., roller shutters)

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Reini1234•22 Feb 2019 08:22

Answers: 7

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Reini1234 • 22 Feb 2019 13:49

Looking for wireless light switches with Wi-Fi connectivity

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miho•12 Feb 2019 15:53

Answers: 17

empyresystems • 21 Feb 2019 13:35

Lighting in the garage, including the workshop area

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denz.•6 Feb 2019 16:49

Answers: 19

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denz. • 20 Feb 2019 15:23

Is Microduct Conduit Suitable for Fiber Optic Installation?

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Tobi F.•18 Feb 2019 22:06

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Tobi F. • 18 Feb 2019 22:06

Lock cylinder with key recognition

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Mummy•9 Feb 2019 07:53

Answers: 12

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Traumfaenger • 17 Feb 2019 21:36

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Hans-Maulwurf•11 Feb 2019 15:32

Answers: 19

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Obstlerbaum • 12 Feb 2019 09:22

Keyless Entry for the Garage Door

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Grantlhaua•6 Feb 2019 12:14

Answers: 15

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Grantlhaua • 11 Feb 2019 12:13

3x1.5 mm² or 5x1.5 mm² NYM cable in the roof cavity for LED spotlights?

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hauspeter•25 Jan 2019 21:26

Answers: 17

Mycraft • 5 Feb 2019 09:19

Switch series. Which manufacturer?

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Rincewind1982•3 Feb 2019 16:21

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Rincewind1982 • 3 Feb 2019 18:56

Ideas for Connecting Push Button Wires to Binary Inputs?

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Baugummi•30 Jan 2019 17:33

Answers: 8

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Baugummi • 31 Jan 2019 15:05

Hanging Light Fixtures – Electrician Cost Estimate

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Blankenhuter•27 Jan 2019 16:06

Answers: 17

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HilfeHilfe • 29 Jan 2019 10:37

Which light bulbs to use – only LEDs or others as well?

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ypg•17 Jan 2019 22:21

Answers: 41

Mycraft • 26 Jan 2019 15:09

Looking for a fingerprint access system for the garage and the connecting door to the house

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anat79•23 Nov 2018 11:05

Answers: 18

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cybergnom • 11 Jan 2019 08:04

Which flush-mounted boxes are used for network cables and for cables with five entries?

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Gerd&Jolanthe•4 Jan 2019 18:06

Answers: 11

KingSong • 5 Jan 2019 21:46

Doorbell / intercom system connected to Fritzbox 7490

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kernm23•3 Aug 2015 23:48

Answers: 16

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seramah • 5 Jan 2019 09:51

Are there dimmable double rocker switch digital wired room thermostats available?

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wilsumer•4 Jan 2019 13:18

Answers: 2

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Caspar2020 • 4 Jan 2019 18:26

Lighting Design for Spotlights on Exposed Beams / Sloped Ceilings

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matrixx88•30 Dec 2018 12:10

Answers: 13

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matrixx88 • 1 Jan 2019 22:00

Looking for affordable surface-mounted electrical boxes/switches

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Der-w•16 Nov 2018 19:27

Answers: 8

Knöpfchen • 30 Dec 2018 21:54

Electrical installation in the kitchen: dimensions and zoning

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Gerd&Jolanthe•12 Dec 2018 10:42

Answers: 9

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fach1werk • 13 Dec 2018 20:42

How to prepare for a smart home installation or approach the topic?

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netzplan•21 Nov 2018 12:44

Answers: 2

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netzplan • 5 Dec 2018 12:33

Wireless/WiFi Video Doorbell Camera (Battery-Powered)

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Baumhaus.Bau•6 Nov 2018 10:03

Answers: 8

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Argentarius • 2 Dec 2018 13:03

Fire protection switch

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Skyfire•20 Apr 2018 11:03

Answers: 13

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Kenn_schmidt • 30 Nov 2018 11:57

Increase the number of existing electrical outlets

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Der-w•3 Nov 2018 19:10

Answers: 9

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Kenn_schmidt • 30 Nov 2018 11:55

Just a few sensors, readable via the internet? DIY?

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AnsorgJ•28 Nov 2018 08:39

Answers: 3

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hanse987 • 28 Nov 2018 09:16

Meter cabinet with current transformer measurement – types and costs?

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Snuggles•18 Nov 2018 10:11

Answers: 2

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Snuggles • 20 Nov 2018 13:05

Adding Additional Telephone Outlets for Internet Throughout the House

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MM2019•7 Nov 2018 09:56

Answers: 18

11ant • 10 Nov 2018 13:43

Is it mandatory to install surge protection according to DIN VDE 0100-443/543?

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mading•22 Feb 2017 07:45

Answers: 15

Josephine2489 • 9 Nov 2018 16:29

Ethernet wiring was forgotten – wiring?

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Der-w•7 Nov 2018 08:56

Answers: 24

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hanse987 • 8 Nov 2018 12:41

LAN Network Single-Family Home Approach

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Illexchubby•7 Nov 2018 09:53

Answers: 5

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hanse987 • 8 Nov 2018 12:30

Does the electrical system need to be upgraded or replaced?

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Wolfgang23•21 Oct 2018 09:14

Answers: 1

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HilfeHilfe • 21 Oct 2018 13:02

Broadband connection / TV, radio, and LAN in every room?

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Gotthilf•8 Oct 2018 21:49

Answers: 12

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Traumfaenger • 9 Oct 2018 22:24

Lightning Protection for PoE Camera

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joho78•22 Sep 2018 09:53

Answers: 3

Knöpfchen • 23 Sep 2018 15:20

Antenna Technology – Who Has Expertise and Can Advise Me?

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weatherf•16 Sep 2018 21:04

Answers: 11

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Tom1607 • 21 Sep 2018 17:16

Doorbell with intercom and fingerprint access for front door and garden gate

andimann•17 Aug 2018 16:50

Answers: 7

rick2018 • 19 Sep 2018 22:21

Electricity Bill Extremely High Due to Heat Pump Malfunction?!

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benkler1401•4 Sep 2018 11:44

Answers: 16

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Bookstar • 4 Sep 2018 22:07

Central blind control system for 15 window blinds

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koettel89•26 Aug 2018 14:18

Answers: 7

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Lumpi_LE • 30 Aug 2018 13:07

LAN, Wi-Fi, bandwidth, and content?

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Evolith•20 Aug 2018 12:41

Answers: 92

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Evolith • 27 Aug 2018 14:26

Is this electrical installation quote acceptable?

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William2017•18 Jul 2018 14:14

Answers: 7

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hanse987 • 6 Aug 2018 17:22

IP video door intercom system – DOORBIRD D2101V – is it worthwhile?

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Christian NW•8 Jul 2018 23:49

Answers: 3

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Christian NW • 26 Jul 2018 19:10